Paint On Some Color

Every year there is a new trend, and this year, the trend happens to be, Colored Jeans! I own every color of colored jeans, orange, pink, red, green, blue! Feels like my closet has a permanent rainbow! You can have so much fun with colored jeans! They dress up, and down! Each color speaks for itself! Have fun with color this year! Let your colors shine bright! 

Xox-A

Pictures Taken From:

http://www.madisonmuse.com/2012/01/colored-jeans-for-spring.html

http://silkandlookies.com/2012/03/hot-trend-alert-neon-colored-jeans/

http://lacingup.blogspot.com/2011/07/colored-denim.html

http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/

http://www.cafemom.com/group/115232/forums/read/16027435/Would_you_wear_any_of_these

Homemade Mango Sorbet

Yummy! I personally favor an icy sorbet, rather than a thick heavy ice cream cone! Mango sorbet is my all time favorite spring/summer treat! Try it out!
Xox-A

Ingredients:
4 mangos, peeled, seeded, and cubed
1 cup simple syrup
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Directions:
Place cubed mango in a food processor and puree
Pour in simple syrup and lime juice and puree until smooth
Place in ice cream maker and freeze thoroughly
Add a little mint leaf on top

Enjoy!
XOX-A

Pictures Taken From:
http://annies-eats.com/2010/04/28/mango-sorbet/
http://www.yummly.com/blog/2011/05/mad-for-mangoes-10-ridiculously-tasty-recipes/
http://letsmakeicecream.com/sorbet-recipe-collection
http://apinchofthisandthat.wordpress.com/2009/05/17/mango-sorbet/

Beet And Goat Cheese Arugula Salad!

Tonight I just happen to be going for an early dinner at the Steven Starr restaurant, Morimoto, with my girlfriends. To save room for a delectable meal tonight, I wanted something to hold me over, but light, for lunch! A Beet and Goat cheese Arugula Salad could not have been a more perfect fit! This salad is  simple and easy to make! A perfect afternoon lunch!

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 6 medium beets, cooked and quartered
• 6 cups fresh arugula
• 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted or crushed (*optional)
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries and dried cherries (* optional)
• 1/2 avocado, peeled, pitted, and cubed
• 3 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, coarsely crumbled

Directions:

• Line baking sheet with foil, and preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Whisk vinegar, shallots, and honey in medium bowl to blend. 
• Gradually whisk in oil

• Season vinaigrette to taste, with salt and pepper
• Toss beets in small bowl with enough dressing to coat
• Place beets on prepared baking sheet and roast until beets are slightly caramelized, stirring occasionally about 12 minutes
• Set aside to cool
• Toss arugula, walnuts, and cranberries in large bowl with enough vinaigrette to coat. 
• Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
• Mount the salad atop 4 plates
• Arrange beets around salad.
• Sprinkle avocado and goat cheese.
• *I love to add a squirt of lemon to my salad for a zesty tang, (*optional)
• Serve and Enjoy!

Have a delicious meal! XOXO-A

Picture Taken From:

http://bsinthekitchen.com/fried-beet-arugula-salad/

http://blog.cleveland.com/pdextra/2008/11/roasted_beet_goat_cheese_salad.html

http://www.panachemag.com/Food&Wine/Sanctuary_at_Kiawah_Ocean_Room.asp

http://thesepeasarehollow.blogspot.com/2010/04/sometimes-you-just-need-salad.html

Red Carpet Oscars 2012

 So now that I have had a few days to recover from, yet again, an uh-maze red carpet, let me show you some of my favorites!


Sofia Vergara was looking stunning as usual in her white Roberto Cavalli gown, accessorized with Lorraine Schwartz "bling", and Judith Leiber bag! She always seems to pull off a sexy, sophisticated look! I don't think there was ever a time where Sofia didn't wow the carpet! I also have to confess, she looks as good in person as she does on tv! Sofia worked it, yet again!

Sofia Vergara

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley! Does she ever have a bad day? In my personal opinion, she looks absolutely fab wearing an Antonio Berardi gown and Harry Winston Jewels. I love how Rosie went with more of a sexy, chick gown the evening of the Oscars. The gown showed off her beautifully toned body, and small waistline! L-o-v-e it!

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Some may say this dress looks similar to a Peacock. On the other hand, I think this dress is the definition of perfection! This was one of the few dresses on the Oscar red carpet this year, that stood out! Elizabeth Banks, wearing a Chadwick Bell dress, with Bulgari Jewels was not afraid to take it to the next level! In my personal opinion, Elizabeth was deff the one to make a statement!

Elizabeth Banks

The new single lady on the block! Katy Perry rocked her rocked her glittery dress by Blumarine! I thought the dress had a perfect amount of movement! The dress was fun and funky, but at the same time, was not too outrageous! The dress totally fit her personality, and showed off her new and improved, turquoise hair! Well done Katy!

Katy Perry

The list goes on! Cameron Diaz dazzled in her nude color get up! The Gucci Premiere gown looked wonderful on her! The dress was simple, but sophisticated! The gowns nude color went well with her tanner complexion! I thought the dress was a win!

Cameron Diaz

Jessica Chastain was my ultimate favorite dress of the night! This Alexander McQueen dress is so beautifully detailed! The dress looked like a royal princess's gown! The black and gold added color and pop to Jessica's soft skin tone! Her hair was vibrant, and went perfectly with the gown! She could not have looked better! Uh-mazebalz!

Jessica Chastain

Last but not least, Emma Stone! First of all, let me just say, she is the definition of hall-air!! She stunned in her Giambattista Valli Couture! I thought the rouge color was beautiful  against her skin tone! The dress  had a nice flow, and showed off her small waistline! I have mixed feelings about the bow on the left shoulder. I felt like it was necessary for this dress, otherwise the gown would be to simple for me. On the other hand, I felt like there could have been something in place of the bow. Perhaps, a beaded waistline! Otherwise, she rocked it!

Emma Stone

Xoxo-A

Pictures Taken From:
http://www.stylebistro.com/Celebrity+Clothes/articles/k0FXnKRFvtd/Sofia+Vergara+Oscars+2012
http://fashionscanner.onsugar.com/Red-Carpet-Rosie-Huntington-Whiteley-Antonio-Berardi---2012-Vanity-Fair-Oscar-Party-21948796
http://www.eonline.com/photos/gallery.jsp?galleryUUID=4656#172407
http://fashionscanner.onsugar.com/tag/2012-Oscars
http://style.mtv.com/2012/02/26/oscars-best-dressed/

A Mystical Wonder

Wanted to share some of my favorite spring scents with all of you! I am a huge perfume addict! Every morning I spray some kind of mystical wonder! Below, are some of my favorites! Xox-A

daisy marc jacobs

elizabeth arden

light blue

Pictures Taken From:
http://www.mimifroufrou.com/scentedsalamander/2011/01/marc_jacobs_daisy_eau_so_fresh.html
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P219412
http://www.the-perfumes.com/dolce-gabbana-light-blue-perfume/

Prosciutto Sandwich With Fig Jam And Spicy Greens

Yummy! Sometimes I just crave a fresh, springtime sandwich! Prosciutto, arugula, and fig jam, bundled together by a fresh whole grain bread is usually quite a satisfying sandwich! I challenge you all to try it!! I promise you won't be disappointed!

Pictures Taken From:

1)http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/prosciutto-and-brie-sandwich/

2)http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/spicy_fig_orange_microwave_jam/

3)http://www.festivaldelprosciuttodiparma.com/en/parma/default.aspx

4)http://www.coveredbridgeproduce.com/gallery/veggie/Arugula

5)http://www.freepik.com/free-photo/baskets-fresh-bread-napkin-cups_313138.htm

Lipstick Has No Limits

Applying lipstick is like a small child and a coloring book! There are no limits! I happen to love the lipstick tattoos! I had some friends over the other night for some cocktails and we had so much fun decorating our lips!! Get some of your girlfriends together and try them out!!

Lip Tattos can be purchsed at the following stores:
1)sugarfactory
2)rickysnyc
3)violentlips

Pictures Taken From:
1) http://racked.com/archives/2011/08/10/violent-lips-teams-up-with-sugar-factory-for-candy-lip-tattoos.php#violent-lips-x-sugar-factory-1
2)http://www.violentlips.com/